Our courses will develop your talent into a competitive skillset. You'll work on real-world briefs and build up a portfolio that reflects your creative vision. This will prepare you for a career in the design industry, including both freelance and commercial roles.
You'll display your work to the public at galleries and exhibition spaces on campus. This will showcase your talent to industry professionals and provide opportunities to network.
Our tutors are active in the industry or involved in relevant research, so you can be confident that the technical design skills you gain are in demand. Learn from their experience and benefit from their guidance.
Postgraduate
Our MA Children’s Book Illustration course is designed for aspiring illustrators who want to develop innovative ideas and refine their creative techniques for the children’s publishing industry.
We also have an MA Graphic Design course, rooted in visual communication research and underpinned by theory, with a strong emphasis on developing a personal body of practical work.
What can I do with a degree in design?
Our graduates pursue a wide range of creative careers. Our design courses equip them with the skills, confidence and portfolio needed to succeed. Some have also gone on to establish and run their own independent agencies.
Future careers in design could include:
- Graphic designer
- Interior designer
- Illustrator
- Independent artist
- Creative director
Our facilities
You will have access to a range of excellent facilities to support your degree. This includes digital print studios, traditional printmaking workshops, wood or metal workshops, 3D scanning, CAD suites, fabrication workshop. You'll also have access to the industry-standard Adobe Creative Cloud package on both your personal device and on campus.
